Finance Assistant

Location:

Edinburgh
Salary: £28,707 - £29,961 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Final date to receive applications:
Friday, January 23, 2026
Job Summary

Looking for a bit of variety in a Finance role? Want to discover a position where there is always something new to learn? Then we have a fantastic opportunity for you!

A rare opening has arisen to join our small, professional Finance team. The team works together across the varied disciplines within the department, and you’ll get exposed to multiple areas of work. You will be interested in financial systems and keen to develop your understanding of financial controls and financial reporting skills.

You will already have Finance experience ideally in a Purchase Ledger role, or perhaps you have a Finance qualification. You must have a keen eye for detail, with a logical and structured approach to tasks, and have great organisational and IT skills. You’ll be a good team player and be able to communicate with colleagues throughout the organisation.

Reporting to the Financial Accountant and working closely alongside two other Finance Assistants, you’ll gain experience across a wide range of finance operations. This is a hands‑on job processing sales data, purchase invoices and bank transactions against deadlines. You’ll play a key part in helping us develop our financial reporting which is vital to the efficient operation of the galleries. You will also assist with the processing of financial transactions and performing reconciliation controls to ensure records are complete and accurate.

The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Friday, 23 January 2026.
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